DraftKings · as of July 8, 2026
Wisconsin defeated Illinois 27–10 to secure a comfortable win. Wisconsin covered by 25.5; Game went Under by 5.5. The market closed at Illinois -8.5 and the Blue Chip model made it Illinois -8.9. The two were within a point of each other, so there was no meaningful edge in this line. Blue Chip Analytics had rated Illinois 11.1 points stronger on a neutral field.
At kickoff, conditions at Camp Randall Stadium were Cloudy, 34°F, wind chill 26°F with winds of 11 mph. Gusts reaching 22 mph add variance to the kicking and passing game. Games with gusts at or above 30 mph have seen the total move down by about 1.4 points. At 34°F, cold is worth noting but is unlikely to be decisive. Historical weather data for this game is preserved in the panel alongside. Weather data is sourced from WeatherAPI.com.
Cloudy
34°F

| Measure | IllinoisAway | WisconsinHome |
|---|---|---|
| This week | 214 miles | 0 miles |
| Last week | Home game | 615 miles |
| Season total | 5,269 miles | 5,937 miles |
| Body clock | 18:30 | 18:30 |
| Rest | 8 days | 8 days |